The gymnosperms (/ ˈdʒɪmnəˌspɜːrmz, - noʊ -/ ⓘ nə-spurmz, -⁠noh-; from Ancient Greek γυμνός, gumnós 'naked' and σπέρμα, spérma 'seed', thus 'naked seed') are a group of woody, …

Jan 2, 2026 · Gymnosperm, any vascular plant that reproduces by means of an exposed seed, or ovule—unlike angiosperms, or flowering plants, whose seeds are enclosed by mature ovaries, …

Oct 26, 2024 · A gymnosperm is a type of seed-producing plant whose seeds are not enclosed within an ovary or fruit. The term “gymnosperm” derives from the Greek words gymnos …

May 18, 2025 · Gymnosperms are flowerless plants that produce cones and seeds. The term gymnosperm literally means "naked seed," as gymnosperm seeds are not encased within an …

Jul 23, 2022 · Gymnosperms are a group of seed-bearing plants that do not produce flowers or fruits. Gymnosperms are not surrounded by fruit. They are believed to have first appeared …

Aug 15, 2025 · The term “gymnosperm” originates from Greek words meaning “naked seeds,” referring to their reproductive structures. These plants represent an ancient lineage, with fossil …

Apr 22, 2025 · Gymnosperms are vascular, seed‑producing plants whose ovules (seeds) develop exposed (“naked”) on cone scales rather than enclosed within an ovary. Gymnosperms show …